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by Patrick Mader Opa & Oma Together by Patrick Mader is a lovely picture book about grandparents as they grow old together on their farm. Mader says that Opa is the German word for grandpa and Oma is German for grandma. The book shows glimpses of this couple's life, from when they first moved to their farm and raised animals and crops to when they had children and fed their hungry brood. We see them alone when the children are gone and later with a houseful when grandchildren begin to appear. We see Opa leaving his tractor in the barn and only coaxing growth out of a fine vegetable garden, while Oma continues to bake and quilt for grandchildren now. Andrew Holmquist's illustrations bring this couple to life, through all of the seasons of their time together. The paintings could be from any farm in the heartland of this country, but are very reminiscent of areas in the Great Plains. The most touching painting is the last page, showing a close-up of Opa and Oma holding hands. There are wrinkles, Oma's gold wedding ring, and Opa's thumb even sports a bandaid, a testament to his legacy of hard work. Opa & Oma Together is a tender look at companionship and a life committed to each other. |
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Opa & Oma Together